Rock Island, Ill. - A federal grand jury today charged Archie Rondell Kenerson, 27, of the 1400 block of 3rd Street, Rock Island, Illinois, with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. The indictment alleges Kenerson, a/k/a “Snake,” possessed five grams or more of crack cocaine on or about January 15, 2008, in Rock Island, with the intent to distribute.

The charges are the result of an investigation by the Rock Island Police Department; Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department; and the Quad Cities Federal Gang Task Force in cooperation with the Rock Island County State’s Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Darrow is prosecuting the case.

Members of the public are reminded that an indictment is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.